Scientific Classification
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae
"Invisible flower of the water" — Cyanobacteria, Kingdom Bacteria
The Foundation
AFA: Nature's Most
Complete Food
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) is a wild-harvested cyanobacterium — one of the oldest life forms on Earth, dating back 3.5 billion years. It's not farmed, not engineered, not processed. It grows wild in the pristine volcanic waters of Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon.
AFA contains over 65 naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and pigments — in ratios that mirror the nutritional needs of mammalian biology. It's the only food on Earth that contains significant amounts of Phenylethylamine (PEA), the "molecule of love" that supports mood, focus, and emotional wellbeing.
Blue Majik® Phycocyanin
The most studied compound in AFA. Phycocyanin is the vivid blue pigment that gives Blue Majik® its signature color — and its extraordinary therapeutic properties.
Antioxidant Power
Phycocyanin is one of the most potent antioxidants found in nature — neutralizing free radicals that cause cellular aging, inflammation, and disease.
Anti-Inflammatory
Inhibits COX-2 enzymes — the same pathway targeted by NSAIDs — without the side effects. Clinically studied for joint comfort and mobility support.
Neuroprotective
Crosses the blood-brain barrier. Studies show phycocyanin protects neurons from oxidative damage and supports cognitive function and alertness.
Immune Modulation
Stimulates natural killer (NK) cell activity and macrophage function — enhancing the body's first line of defense without overstimulating the immune system.
Mitochondrial Support
Supports ATP (cellular energy) production at the mitochondrial level — the reason users report sustained energy without stimulants.
Liver Protection
Shown in multiple studies to reduce liver enzyme markers and protect hepatocytes from toxin-induced damage — critical for detox-pathway support.
Key Fact
Phycocyanin is found in only one place on Earth
at therapeutic concentrations:
Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon.
Farmed spirulina contains phycocyanin, but at 3–5x lower concentrations than wild-harvested AFA from Klamath Lake. The difference is the volcanic mineral basin — it cannot be replicated.
Nutrient Profile
65+ Nutrients. Zero Synthetics.
Every nutrient in E3Live® Pets occurs naturally in the algae — nothing added, nothing isolated, nothing synthetic.
+ 57 additional trace minerals, vitamins, and co-factors naturally present in wild-harvested AFA
The Source
Upper Klamath Lake,
Oregon.
Nature's Mineral Lab.
Upper Klamath Lake is one of the world's largest natural freshwater lakes, sitting in a volcanic basin that has been depositing minerals for millions of years. The result is a mineral-rich ecosystem unlike anywhere else on Earth — the only place where AFA grows wild at therapeutic concentrations.
4,139 ft
Elevation
Above sea level
140 sq mi
Lake Size
One of the largest in the US
60+
Trace Minerals
From volcanic basin
30 yrs
Harvesting
Since 1995
How It Compares
AFA vs. Spirulina vs. Chlorella
Not all algae are equal. Here's why wild-harvested AFA from Klamath Lake stands apart.
The Science Speaks for Itself.
Over 200 peer-reviewed studies on AFA and phycocyanin. Here are four landmark findings.
Phycocyanin & Joint Inflammation
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2016
C-phycocyanin significantly reduced inflammatory markers (TNF-α, IL-6) in arthritic subjects — comparable to standard NSAID treatment without GI side effects.
AFA & Immune Cell Mobilization
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2000
Consumption of AFA triggered a 40% increase in natural killer (NK) cell migration from bone marrow within 2 hours — a landmark study in algae immunology.
Phycocyanin & Neuroprotection
Neurochemistry International, 2012
Phycocyanin demonstrated significant neuroprotective effects against oxidative stress-induced neuronal death — supporting cognitive longevity.
AFA & Stem Cell Release
Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine, 2007
AFA consumption triggered a 25% increase in circulating CD34+ stem cells — supporting tissue repair, regeneration, and cardiovascular health.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
"I've been recommending E3Live® to my patients for over 15 years. The phycocyanin content, the bioavailability, the sourcing — there is nothing else like it. I now recommend E3Live® Pets to every client who asks about whole-food supplementation."
Dr. Priya K., DVM
Holistic Veterinarian · 15+ years recommending E3Live®
30 Years of Science.
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